Comments on: Mean mealybugs http://the8thwonder.org/2008/02/01/mean-mealybugs/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:18:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Fred http://the8thwonder.org/2008/02/01/mean-mealybugs/#comment-1479 Fred Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:22:55 +0000 http://mylogmyblog.wordpress.com/?p=247#comment-1479 I have 100% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol in a spray bottle, I spray the entire plant with it, then a spray it off with water. Seems to do the trick for me. Yet, I am baffled as to the bug's origin. I have 100% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol in a spray bottle, I spray the entire plant with it, then a spray it off with water. Seems to do the trick for me. Yet, I am baffled as to the bug’s origin.

]]> By: sasi http://the8thwonder.org/2008/02/01/mean-mealybugs/#comment-1325 sasi Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:45:24 +0000 http://mylogmyblog.wordpress.com/?p=247#comment-1325 Deb, Thanks for your suggestion on "Don't Bug Me". I will keep that in mind. One thing I did early spring this year was to take my plant out and gave it good wash with a mixture water and rubbing alcohol. That took care of the mealy bugs. Deb, Thanks for your suggestion on “Don’t Bug Me”. I will keep that in mind. One thing I did early spring this year was to take my plant out and gave it good wash with a mixture water and rubbing alcohol. That took care of the mealy bugs.

]]> By: Deb http://the8thwonder.org/2008/02/01/mean-mealybugs/#comment-1324 Deb Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:27:12 +0000 http://mylogmyblog.wordpress.com/?p=247#comment-1324 --I wonder how others control mealybugs. I would love to hear - please post your comments to this blog post.-- I used "Don't Bug Me" from Foxfarm company, which contains pyrethrum (derivative of chrysanthemum flowers). It killed them almost instantly, and only needed one application. Just be careful with it. Can be used on edible plants. Go to: foxfarmfertilizer.com Good luck! –I wonder how others control mealybugs. I would love to hear – please post your comments to this blog post.–

I used “Don’t Bug Me” from Foxfarm company, which contains pyrethrum (derivative of chrysanthemum flowers). It killed them almost instantly, and only needed one application. Just be careful with it. Can be used on edible plants. Go to: foxfarmfertilizer.com

Good luck!

]]> By: JeemBhoomBhah http://the8thwonder.org/2008/02/01/mean-mealybugs/#comment-852 JeemBhoomBhah Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:21:07 +0000 http://mylogmyblog.wordpress.com/?p=247#comment-852 Hi, I got this tip from our office secretary and though simple, it seems to work. I spray the plants with saline water and leave them overnight prior to bringing them indoors (of course before the dawn of winter). Better luck next time! Hi,
I got this tip from our office secretary and though simple, it seems to work. I spray the plants with saline water and leave them overnight prior to bringing them indoors (of course before the dawn of winter). Better luck next time!

]]> By: mandmlawson http://the8thwonder.org/2008/02/01/mean-mealybugs/#comment-829 mandmlawson Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:49:56 +0000 http://mylogmyblog.wordpress.com/?p=247#comment-829 I have experienced problems with these critters when we lived in St. Louis. We used an insecticidal soap. Cannot recall how well it worked. But since all the plants ended up dying at some point you can come to your own conclusion. :) I have experienced problems with these critters when we lived in St. Louis. We used an insecticidal soap. Cannot recall how well it worked. But since all the plants ended up dying at some point you can come to your own conclusion. :)

]]> By: sasi http://the8thwonder.org/2008/02/01/mean-mealybugs/#comment-828 sasi Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:43:29 +0000 http://mylogmyblog.wordpress.com/?p=247#comment-828 Very funny..HaHaHa Very funny..HaHaHa

]]> By: Syed http://the8thwonder.org/2008/02/01/mean-mealybugs/#comment-827 Syed Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:07:17 +0000 http://mylogmyblog.wordpress.com/?p=247#comment-827 Sasi, Can we expect a mealybug soup in your next blog?Maybe you can use wine and presto,you have a ready meal!!!! Nice job! Syed Sasi,
Can we expect a mealybug soup in your next blog?Maybe you can use wine and presto,you have a ready meal!!!!
Nice job!
Syed

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